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The Hidden Treasures. 



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OF THE PERFORMERS ON THE STAGE, DESCRIPTION OF COS- 
TUMES, AND THE WHOLE OF THE STAG E BUSINESS, 
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V2 A Capita] Match, farce, 1 act, by J. M. Morton 3 3 

i 30 A Day Well Spent, farce, 1 ac. by John Oxcnford 7 5 

! i A Desperate Game, comic drama, 1 act, by Morton 3 2 

! 75 Adrift, temperance drama, 3 acts, by C W. Babcock, M. D 6 4 

80 Alarmingly Sus))icious, comedieita, 1 act, J. P. Simpson 4 3 

39 A Life's Revenge, drama, 3 acts, by W. E. Suter 7 5 

78 An Awfnl Crimmal, farce. 1 act, by J. I'algrave Simpson 3 3 

15 All Unhappv Pair, ethiopian farce. 1 act, by G. W. H. Griffin 1 1 

05 An Unwelc/nne Return, com. intrd, 1 act, by George A Munsou 3 1 

31 A Pet <.'f the Public, farce, 1 act, by Edward Sterling 4 2 

21 A Romantic Attachment, comedietta, 1 act, by Arthur Wood 3 3 

43 Arrali DcBaugh. drama, 5 acts, by F. C. Kinnamao 7 5 

123 A Thrilling Item, farce, 1 act. by Newton Chisnel 3 1 

73 At Last, temperance drama, 3 acts, by G. C. Vautrot 7 1 

2U A Ticket of Leave, farce, 1 act. by Watts Phillips 3 2 

Vio Auldltobin Gray, emo. drama, 5 acts, Malcolm Stuart Taylor, 25 cents 13 3 

100 Aurora Floyd, drama. 2 act*, by W. E. Suter 7 8 

b9 Beautv of Lyons, dom. drama, 3 acts, by W. T. Moncrieff 11 2 

8 Bett f Half, comedietta, 1 act, by T. J. Williams 5 2 

98 Black Statue, cthiop an farce, 1 act. by «'. White 3 2 

113 Bill Dc'trick, melodrama, 3 acts, by A. Newton Field 6 4 

86 Black vs. White, farce, 1 act, by George S. Vautrot 4 2 

14 Brigands of Calabria, rom. drama. 1 act, W. E. Suter 6 1 

22 Captain >mit', farce, 1 act, by E. Berrie 3 3 

84 Cheek will Win, farce, 1 act, by W. E. Suter .- 3 

49 Der two S:iri)rises, Dutch farce, 1 act, by M. A. D. Clifton 1 1 

72 Douce is n Hiui, farce. 1 act, by R J. Raymond 5 1 

19 Did I Dream it ? farce, 1 act. by J. P. Wooler 4 3 

42 Domesiic Felicity, farce, 1 act, by Ilattie L. Lambla 1 1 

CO Driven to the Wall, i)!ay, 4 acts, by A. D. Ames 1) 3 

27 Fetter Lane to Gravesend, ethiopean farce 2 

13 Give me my Wife, farce, 1 act, by W. E. Suter 3 3 

117 Hal Hazard, military drama, 4 acts, by Fred. G. Andrews 8 3 

50 How She Has Her Own Way, sketch in 1 act, by Ida M. Buxton 1 3 

24 Handy Andv, ethiopean farce, 1 act 2 

W Hans, the Dutch J. P., Dutch farce. 1 act, by F. L. Cutler 3 1 

i:6 Hash, faiC", 1 act. by W Henri Wilkins 4 2 

52 Ilei.ry Granden. drama, 3 acts, by Frank L. Bingham 11 8 

17 Hints on Elocution and how to i ecome au Actor 

103 Ho. V Sister P. got Child Baptized, ethiojjean farce, 1 act 2 1 

76 How He Did It. comic drama, 1 act by John Parry. 3 2 

74 How to Tame Your Mother-in-law, farce. 1 act. by H. J. Byron 4 3 

3i How Stout You're Go ting, I'arce, 1 act. by J. M. Morton 5 2 

26 Hunter of the .Alps, drama, 1 act, by Wm. Dimond 9 4 

47 In the Wrong Eox, ethiopian farce, 1 act, by M. A. D. Clifton 3 

!>5 In the Wr ng Clothes, farce, 1 act 5 3 

77 Joe's Visit. Ethiopian farce, 1 act. by A. Leavitt and H. Eagan 2 1 

11 John Smith, farce, 1 act, by W. Hancock 5 3 

99 Jumbo Jum. farce, 1 act 4 3 

8-i Killing Time, fiirce, 1 act 1 1 

9 Lady Audley's Secret, drama, 2 acts, by W. E. Suter 4 

3 Lady of Lyons, drama, 5 acts, by Bulwer IJ 5 

lOi Lost, temperance dr.uni, 3 acts, by F. L. Cutler 2 

106 Lodgings for Two, comic sketch, 1 act, by F L. Cutler 1. 3 

46 Man and Wife, drama, 5 acts, by 11. A. Webber li 7 

91 Michael Erie, dram \, 2 act^, by Egerion Wilks 8 3 

36 Miller of Derwent Water, drama, 3 acts, by E. Fitzball 5 2 

88 Mischievous Ni<:ger, Eihios)ian farce. 1 act, by C. Whi;e 4 2 

34 Mistletoe BouglC melodrama, 2 acts, by C. Somerset 7 8 

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The HiddenTreasures, 

OR 

MARTH A^S TRIUMPH. 

A DRAMA 



A PROLOGUE AN D FOUR ACTS, 



ze:i.i.a carko. 

With a description of Costumes and Characters, Entrances and Exit* 

and the lohole of the stage business carefully printed from 

the author'^s original manuscript. 



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THE HIDDI N TREASUBES. , V ^ 

CHARACTERS IN THE PROLOGUE. V 



Joseph Stone, (a Miner) K.%% 35 

Mark Payne, (a Villian) Age 24 

Sam Luse, (a Miner) Age 30 

Martha,. ( Joe's Child ) Age 10 

Susan Baker, (an Orphan ) Age 22 

Ben Baker, (Jie'r Brother) Age 15 



COSTUMES— PROLOGUE. 

Joseph Stone, Miner's suit. 

Mark Payne, Bough clothes — mask, 

Sam Lnse, Miner's suit. 

Martha, Neat dress — white apron. 

Susan Baker, Dark dress — hat. 

Ben Baker, Top boots, pants tucked in — hat on back of head* 



Mark Payne, (a Villian) Age 32 

Sam Luse, (a Miner ) Age 40 

Ben Baker, (a Miner ) Age 23 

Martha, (Sam's adopted child) Age 18 

Susan, (Sam's housekeeper) Age 30 

Tioo Officers. 



COSTUMES— DRAMA. 

Mark Payne, Bough clothes— slouch hat — heavy bootSy pants in hoots — 

red shirt — belt. 

Sam Luse, Miner's coarse clothes — heavy beard. 

Ben Baker, Miner's coarse clothes— small mustache— pick or shovel, 

Martha, Bark dress, rather short— cape and large hat. 

Susa«, Dark dress, apron and cap. 

Officers, Uniforms. 

Eight years are supposed to elapse between the Prologue and Act I, 

T\n)r of ])ovforin:ince -One and three-forth hours. 

TMP92-008561 



The Hidden Treasures. 

PROLOGUE. 



SCENE. — Mountainous, full depth of stage, rocks at hack, and set trees neaf 
front — Moonlight. 

Enter Mark r. 3. k. 

Mark. I wonder how this is going to end. I feel a little nervous about 
It, but I must shake off that kind of feeling. My mind is made up, I am 
determined to get possession of Joe Stone's property. I know he has got it, 
and I don't see the use of his hoarding it up. His mine turns out very well. 
I can get no work — but I'm not particular about that, for I don't like to feel 
obliged to work continually and earn only a little at a time. But I must 
have money and I don't know of any easier way to get it than to take that. 
I may not succeed but if he will not tell me where it is, why, — I shall be 
obliged to get rid of him, then I can search for it myself, without any inter- 
ruption from him. There is no one else has any claim on it except his lit- 
tle girl, and she is too young to think much of it now ; so I will risk it any 
way. I'll see him to-night, that is what I am here for, and if it comes to 
blows, to save trouble I will leave this place for a time, until it is all for- 
gotten. Now I'll go and wait for him down tbe road, 'tis most time he 
was here. {exU l. u. k. 

Enter Susan, r. 1 E. 

Susan. I declare I am so tired I don't know what to do. I have search- 
ed everywhere for my brother Ben, and not a trace of him could I 
get. No one has seen him to-day. Well I expect something dreadful has 
happened to him, for I have felt all day as though some terrible blow waa 
going to fall on us. I wish I knew what to do, or where to go. Just as 
like as anything, he has been off fishing gone to sleep and fallen into the 
river and is drowned. Oh, dear I don't know what I should do. {whistle 
heard o^R. — looking in that direction.) There he comes now, after all my 
worry he is safe, and I am so thankful. 

Enter Ben. r. 1 e. with basket, fishing jnole, etc, 

Ben. [laughing) Ha, ha, ha, why Susie, what is the matter ? You look 
as though you would like to give me a taste of birch, if there was any 
of it around here, which I am very glad is not the case. 

Susan. Yes, I should just like to do thit, and you know you deserve it 
too. But come, tell me where you have spent the day. Such a fright as 
you have given me. 

Ben. Well, I am very sorry Susie, indeed I am. I didn't suppose I was 
worth worrying about. But to answer your question. I have been fishing 
don't you see? 

Susan. Yes, as far as lines and basket go, I should infer that had been 
your occupation. But I fail to see any fish. 

Ben. No, I suppose you don't see them, since 1 haven't opened my bas- 
ket, {opens basket) Look now, what do you think of that? 

Susan. Well, I think you have had very good luck, but the next tim« 



4 THE HIDDEI-T TREASURES. 

you want to go I wish you won'.d let me know about it before you leave, 80 
I shall ir>t have to worry about you. We are all alone now, and as I am to 
have the cavi of you, [ think u only right, that I should know where you 
spend your time. Isn't that right? 

Ben.' {laying down pole and basket) Certainly my sister, and I will try 
to do so in the future. I say Susie! Don't you think I am getting pretty 
tall now ? 

Susan. Well, yes, you are certainly growing very fast. 

Ben. That is what I thought, but that was not all I was thinking. Do 
you know what I ought to do? 

Susan. Well I cannot say I know what you refer to, but I suppose you 
have been forming some foolish plan. What is it? 

Ben. i say Susie, that is not very encouraging, when a fellow has an 
idea, and wants to tell you about it. I don't consider it very foolish now, 
you bet. 

Susan. Well, perhaps I was a little hasty, but I will wait until I hear it, 
and then T can judge better. Now tell me all about it. 

Ben. Well I was thinking our money is going very fast, and I don't see 
what we are going to live on after that. So I made up my mind it would 
be a pretty good plan 'or me to ask Mr. Stone to let me help him down at 
the mine. It would'nt be much 1 could do, or much I should make, at 
first I know, but it would be some help to us. Now what do you think? 

Susan. Well I don't know Ben, you are so yoting yet, and the work is 
■o hard, I wish you could get something easier to do, but we will 
see. You may ask Mr. Stone and see what he says about it. But come, if 
we are to have any of your fish to-night, we must hurry home, 

Ben. {picfcinf] up ba'^ket avd pole.) Yes I suppose we had better be mov- 
ing on, for I begin to feel a little hungry. Do you know Susie that word 
'home' sounds very hollow to me lately ? I have such strange dreams at 
night, and all through the day they haunt me. I try to forget them by 
singing, and reading, but it is of no use; I can't drive them away. I 
don't know what it is, but if I were superstitious, I should say that every- 
thing IS not just right. What is your opinion ? 

Susan. I don't know, but 1 too have felt strangely to-day. But I think it 
is only fancy. Come, let us go now, and prepare supper. (exit l. 1 b. 

Ben. Weil 1 hope it is all right, but I have niy doubts. Hallo! here 
cames Matlie. See her run though, I should think some one was after her. 

Enter Martha running, L. 1 E. 

Hallo, Mattie, what's the matter? House ain't afire is it? 

Martha. Oh no, Ben, nothing's the matter, only I have run all the way 
to meet tether, I thought he would get here before' I did. He likes to have 
me come to meet him, and I like to come. He is late to-night, where can 
he be I wonder? 

Ben. I guess he will be along soon now, and 1 must run along, for Su- 
sie may want some wood or so.iiething. {exit h. 1. a. 

Mart/ia. (looking after him) What a good brother Bin is to Susie; he 
always helps her. Oh dear! I wish I had a brother like him; but I 
haven't anybody but my father, {looking L. 'i li.) Who is this coming? 
it is not papa— why it is Sam ! 

Enter Sam, L. 3 B. 

8am. {patting Mattie) How are you little one? What are you here for ? 

Martha. Waiting for my father. Is he coming? 

Sam. I have not seen him to-night, I reckon he will soon be along now. 
Probably be is working a little later than usual. Come let us sit down 
a little \'rhile and wait for him, I am tire I and a little rest will do me good. 

Marthfi. Are you tired? I suppose papa is too, and perhaps that's the 
reason vvhy ho is so late now. 



THE HIDDEN TREASURES. » 

Sam. Perhaps that is it, — he is taking it easy walking up the road,— 
you love your father very much, don't you? 

Martha. Oh, yes indeed, — and he loves rae too. 

Sam. I wish I had a little girl to love rae, but I haven't. 

Martha. I am very sorry you have none of your own — but I love you very 
much you know. I like to hear you sing, will you please sing something 
for me now ? 

^ Sam. I guess you will have to excuse me to-night, Mattie, for I'm so 
tired, and I do not feel quite right. Some other time I will. I think I had 
better start along home now, you will not have very much longer to wait, 
surely. 

Martha. I should like to have you stay longer with me, but I will not 
be long away now. Good-bye. {exit Sam L. I K.) I don't see where papa 
can be. I don't like to have him stay so late, {hears voices) Hark! what was 
that? Some one talking — but it isn't father. It sounds like somebody very 
angry and quarreling. I'll run and hide, until they have passed. 

{hide^ behind a rock, and watches. 

Enter Joe, and Mark masked, l. 3 E. 

Mark, (roughly) Now, then once more I say, tell me wher« that mon- 
ey is? 

Joe. No ! Again I tell you I will not. It Ls for my little girl, and I 
Bhall tell no one where it is but Mattie, that is settled. 

Mark. Very well, as that answer is final, I shall be obliged to search for 
it myself, and as I shall not wish to be disturbed at any time, I shall have 
to remove you. {goes behind Joe and stabs, Joe falls but rises again and grasps 
the mask. from Mark's face) 

Joe. Villian ! You have murdered me, but you will gain nothing. 
{as mask falls, Mark looks hastily around and runs off r. 3 R.) Help ! help I 

Martha, {running to him) What is it papa ? Are you very much hurt ? 

Joe. Yes, dear, run for Sam as quickly as possible 1 

{Martha starts but Joe calls her hack, 

Joe. No Mattie, come here first, I may not live till you get back, and I 
must teli you where the treasure is. Are we alone dear? 

Mattie. {looking around.) Quite alone papa. 

Joe. Listen then, I must whisper it, for though we see no one, we may 
be heard, {^chispers to her.) You know where it i.^ now my child, and you 
must tell no one. Let thetn remain there while you stay here, and now 
tell Sam it was rny request thjit he should take care of you, I know he will 
do it. One kiss, and now run fur them, and hurry back. 

Martha. Yes, papa. They will come and take you home. {exit l. I E. 

Joe. Oh, that villain, Mark ! Why did I not tell Mattie, his name ? It 
will be too late when she returns. It may be that she saw him but if she 
did, it would do no good, she is so young. Oh, dear, if they would come I 
could tell them, ]|Mit 'tis too late now, I am going fast, and must — die — alone. 

{die.^. 
Enter Martha, Sam, Susie, and Ben, l. 1. B. 

Martha, {running to Joe.) Here they are papa. 

Sam. Yes, Joe. {goes to him) 'Tis too late, he is gone now. Poor Joe ! 
Who could have done so foul a deed. I did not know that there was any 
one who disliked hiru, even in the whole place. 

Susie. This is indeed a dreadful blow. 

Ben. Did you say you saw him Mattie? 

Martha. Yes J3eu,'l saw him but did not know hira, he is a stranger to 
me, but I saw his face and shall never f()r<,'et it, and youug as I am, I tnake 
this vow, that in the years to come I will make it the work of my life, to 
bring this man to justice, and revenge my father's death. 

TABLEAU — END OF PKOLOQUK. 



e THE HIDDEN TREASURES, 

DRAMA. 

ACT I. 

SCENE I. — Similar to one in Prologue. A set tree near v., with cavity in tht 
base, to conceal box. 

Enter Mark and Sam, h. 3 E., talking — Martha unobserved at back, listening. 

Mark. I cannot wait, I raust have my money, and that right away. 
Sam. So you say; but you know that I have no money to meet your 
bill. I have worked hard to save enough for that, but I have failed to do 
80. If you will wait awhile longer — as soon as I can raise it you shall have 
it, but I cannot promise to pay it at any particular time. 

Mark. Well, Martha has plenty of money. You could easily get hold 
of that, I suppose? 

Sam. Take her money? No, 1 would not touch so much as one penny 
of it to save me from starving. 

Mark. Oh, indeed! How concientious we are. Well, you needn't 
touch it; just tell me where it is and I will help myself. 

Sam. Tell you where her treasures are? Not even if 1 knew — you are 
the last one to whom I would reveal her secret. Martha is as precious to 
me as though she were my own child; and before I would do so base a 
deed as that, I would pray that my tongue would refuse to utter a sound 
again. I pay nothing but honest money. 

Mark. Then if you cannot pay me, and refuse to tell me where I can get 
it, I shall find out for myself — and what is more, Martha shall tell me her- 
self where it is. You see I am determined to have my money, and if she 
refuses to tell me, why, I 

Martha, {coming down quickly) No you won't! Easy, now. I have 
heard all you have said, and I am not at all afraid of you, but to save that 
good man any luriher annoyance from you, I will settle his note to you. 
The rest 1 shall keep for myself; and as for you making me tell you where 
it is concealed, you might as well try to get the information from this man. 
No threats of yours will be of any service to you whatever. 

Mark. Well, 1 think you nre rather bold for a girl of your age. I sup' 
pose you think you are capable of oveipowering me. 

Martha. I don't think anything about it— I know it. In an emergency 
I should not hesitate to defend myself, nor should I fail. Strong n)an as 
you nre, I should have you at my mercy. 

Mark. Enough of such nonsense. You say you will pay the money? 

Martha. That is what I said, I believe. When you Jlresent your bill, 
and not before. 

Mark. Well then, you had better get it, and you can have the bill on 
your return, [aside) That will give tne a chance to follow her. 

Martlta. Never mind about me, I will be ready as soon as you are. 

Mark. Don't be so sure of that, you might not be able to keep your 
word. 

Martha. 1 am not at all afraid of breaking it. 

Mark. We will see — here it is. {producing bill) Fifty dollars. 

Martha, (imitating) So — we will see. Here it is. {producing money) 
Fifty dollars. You see I expected you, so came prepared. 

Mark, [aside) Baffled again ! But I shall not give it up yet. Not 
much. {gives a receipt to Martha 

Martha. Here is your receipt, Sam ; take care of it for the present. 

Sam. Thank you, Martha. I don't like to have you do this, but I hop© 
Ihall Boon be able to repay you. 



THE HIDDEN TREASURES. 1 

Martha. Now don't worry about that, for you have already paid morft 
than that in kindness to me. 'Tis I, who still owe you. But come, you 
had better go home now, for you are tired and need rest. 

Sa7n. Yes, I am very tired to-night. Are you not coming with mo? 

Martha. Not yet. I will wait a few moments for Ben, he will soon 
come now. 

Sam. I do not like to leave you here. .Be very careful child, that 
villain may do you harm. 

Martha. 1 do not fear him. Don't worry, 1 shall be safe enough. 

{exit, Sam, h. 1 B. 

Mark, {walking to and fro) You have foiled me again, but I will find 
your treasure yet. 

Martha, {sarcastically) Do — and when you haye found it let me know. 
Won't you? 

Mark. You will be likely to discover your loss, and that very soon, un« 
l«8s you leave this place suddenly, and take it with you. 

Martha. Leave this place? Not much fear of that just at present, sir. 
1 have a great interest in my surroundings lately. 

Mark. Indeed — how strange! 

Martha. Do you think so ? I think it only natural, under the circum. 
•tances. 

Mark. I suppose that sneak, Ben Baker, is the attraction. 

Martha. Then you suppose wrong. I like Ben very much, but afl for 
his being a sneak — I think that applies better where it comes irom. 

Mark. Take care, girl, how you call names. 

Martha. Oh, yes, 1 am taking care that they don't land in the wrong 
place. But guess again, at the reason I have for staying here. 

Mark, I don't know what your affairs are. They don't concern me. 

Martha, I don't know about that. Listen, and I will tell you. It i» no 
secret. 

Ben enters L. 3 «., and stops, 

—To — revenge — my — farther's— death 1 

Mark, {starting) Well — what has that to do with me 

Martha. Much 1 Very much indeed. 

Mark. I do not understand you, girl. 

Martha. Then hear my story — it may make my meaning plain to you. 
Eight years ago, one evening about seven o'clock, as that was about time 
for my father to return from his work, I had run out to meet him, as wa« 
my custom ; but 1 had long to wait for hiin, and was about to return home 
when I heard loud voices. Being but a little child, and not recognizing my 
father's voice, I hid behind yonder rock until they should pass. I bad 
scarcely concealed myself when two men came by, one my father, the 
other a stranger to me, who wore a mask. The man said : "Now then, 
once more I say, tell me where that money is?" My father answered, 
"No 1" The man then struck my father in the back, and in his agony he 
seized the mask, tore it from the man's face, disclosing it to my view in the 
full light of the moon. The assassin then fled, and I ran to my father, who 
told me where the treasures were, and bade me let them remain there 
while I stayed here. And there they shall be until I accomplish my work 
— then I shall leave this place forever. Now you see I have all the facta in 
the case, and if you cross my path you will find I am a desperate girl to 
contend with. ^ 

Mark. That would be quite a story for a paper. But you need not 
think that I am to be shaken in my determination to secure your treasure 
by any such talk as that. No, when I ask you for it you will tell me, OT 
Tou know the result. 

Martha. I suppose you would kill me; but there would be no logio_ im 
that, for they say "dead men tell no tales," and I don't believe ' dead girli 
do either. I know I would not be so foolish as to return and tell you mj 



8 THE HIDDEN TREASURES. 

•ecret after you had killed me. So you see, it would still remain ft mysterj 
to you, and there would be another murder to answer for. 
! Mark. True. But no one would know who did it. 

I Ben. (coming forward) Yes they would, for I have heard all your talk, 
End I could furnish testimony enough to carry the case and convict you. 
There is no use of your trying to frighten Mattie with your threats, and if 
there is going to be any trouble, and she needs any help, here is the plac« 
to come for it, 1 will help her. 

Martha. Thank you, Ben, but I do not fear him, and I judge he will 
think best to leave me alone in the future. It will be to his interest at any 
rate. 

Mark. We will see. That money first I {exit B. 3 l. 

Ben. I know that man too well to trust him. He is a mean villain, and 
would stop at nothing to gain his end. He needs close watching, and I 
•hall keep a sharp eye on him in the future. 

Martha. I hope there will be no trouble ; but I guess it is about time to 
go now, for Sam will be anxious if I stay any longer. 

Ben. Yes, I think I have worked hard enough for one day, and I hart 
been so unsuccessful, I am quite discouraged. 

Martha. You must not talk like that, we will try to have a pleasant 
•vening, and see if I can't cheer you up a bit. 

Ben. I do not like the way Mark talked, 1 am afraid he means to do yott 
harm. 

Martha. In that case I shall do him harm, I reckon. 

Ben. You 1 What can a powerless girl like you do ? 

Martha. Defend myself, {produces pistol) Look, what do you think of 
that? 

Ben. (astonished) Why Martha, you cannot use that, can you ? 

Martha. I should hate too, but I guesa in case of necessity I could man- 
age to hit an elephant if I was close enough to him. Shall I show you 
some of my skill ? 

Ben. Yes, but be careful you do not get hurt. That is a very dangerous 
plaything. 

Martha. Then look at that knot in the tree, and I will hit it. (Jirea) 
There, go and see for yourself. 

{Ben goes to tree, gets the bullet, which has been placed there 

Ben. Well done, Mattie. Where did you learn to do this? You are a 

§ood marksman. Well, not exactly that, either, but 'tis all the same ; you 
now what I mean. 

Martha. "Practice makes perfect," you know, and that is the way I 
learned. 

Ben. Well, I guess you can defend yourself if necessary, but I hope you 
will have no occasion to use that. 

Martha. I don't intend to. Have you anvthing to defend yourself 
with ? 

Bi'.n. Xo, I have no weapons but my arms. 

Martha. Then I will give you this — you may find it handy sometime. 
Here is some ammunition. (gives box from pocket 

Ben. Thanks, Mattie. But you may need it. 

Martha. I guess not. I am still well armed, you see. (producing revolver) 
Isn't that pretty? 

Ben. My stars. Where did you get these? 

Martha. They are some of my hidden treasures. I thought they might 
aa well be used as to lay away rusting. Come, let us go home now. 

(exeunt, l. 1 B. 

Enter Mark, r. 3 s. 

Mark, (looking after Martha and Ben) Gone I Just gone. Well, she it 
a plucky one, and no mistake. So, she defies me? We shall see. If I 
could only see her when she visits her treasures, I would not harm her. 



THE HIDDEN TREASUEES, 9- 

But that seems to be impossible. It is near here somewhere — but where, la 
the question ? (sits) I might search here forever and not find it, and yet 
it may be right under my very nose. I must think up some plan for get- 
ting it. An unarmed girl is not to be much feared by me with my trusty 
blade, {drawing kniie and admiring it) It wouldn't be the tirst one it has 
carved. So went father, why not daughter? True, I would be no wiser 
in regard to the money, but then I could search for it, and no one would be 
the wiser when I got it. I think if I get her at the point of this knife she 
■will tell me, but to do that will not be an easy task. I may as well make 
«p my mind to fight two, for Ben Baker will follow her like a shadow 
now, and although I don't like to confess it to myself, even. I had rather 
tackle any two men in the place than him. So I shall have to be sly. 
(rises) Ah ! who comes here ! Sam Lusel I'll make tracks towards home 
and ponder the subject awhile. {exit, r. 3 b. 

Enter Sam, l. 3 i. 

Sam. I don't see where Martha can be — I have hunted everywhere for 
her. I am airaid something has happened to her through that villain, 
Mark. I did wrong to leave her alone, but I will go home and see if she 
has returned while I have been away, {.starts to go u. 1 e., and sees Martha) 
Why, here she comes now from the house, evidently in search of me^ 
Kow I will go home and try to sleep oflf these strange fancies I hare. 

Enter Martha and Ben, L. 1 B. 

Martha. Why here he is I Where have you been ? Looking for me? 

Sam. Yes, child, I was worried about you, fearing that something had 
happened to you. 

M rtlia. I am sorry you worried. I told you I should be safe, and you. 
•ee lam. 

ii:un. I could not help it. I did not think you would stay so long when 
I left you. Here, Mattie, take this, {handing revolver) I shall feel safer 
if you have something to defend yourself with. I will teach you how to 
use it. 

Martha. Thank you. I guess I shall be able to take care of myself. I 
think we had better return home, for it is getting late, and to-morrow has 
its work for us, and we need rest. {exit with Sam and Ben, L. 1 b. 

Enter Mark, slowly, reading letter, R. 3 e. 

Mark. Il'm ! So, I am to understand from the contents of this letter that 
I am wanted in Green Centre by the first train. Not at all unexpected, 
and I have no doubt that I should be very welcome in a gret many other 
places. But I guess I shall have to be obliged to miss the first train, for I 
have more interesting business here — that is, it is more interesting to me. 
My plan is laid, and the next thing is to carry it out. It will not be long 
to morning now, and I guess it is not likely that Martha will be out again 
to-night, but I will be here early in the morning and watch till she comes. 
I'll try to sleep till five— I think that will be early enough. {exit R. 3 B, 

Enter Martha, l. 1 e. 

Martha, {with receipt, looking around) No one to be seen now. I 
couldn't rest with this receipt in the house, so I just slipped out and 
thought I would bring it down here to put with my treasures, then I know 
it will be safe, {goes to tree and puts pa-per in) I think that Mark Payn» 
is mean enough to destroy the receipt if he could get his hands on it, and 
BO be able to make Sam pay it again. But it is out of his way now, and I 
must go home, for no doubt they have already missed me, and will be 
thinking no end of horrible things have happened to me. Oho I I guesa 
I will not go just yet, for Mark is coming this way, and if I should start 



10 • THE HIDDEiT TREASURES. 

for home he might give chase, so I will just take a position behind thi» 
friendly rock and wait further developments. If necessary, this will 
an.-»wer for a fort, {examines revolvers) I guess these are all ready for 
action — no for it. 

Enter Mark, l. 3 K. 

Mark. 'Tis no use for me to try to rest to-night. I thought it might be 
possible that she would take a notion to come before five, and in a case of 
that kind I should miss her again, so I'll just remain here till morning, and 
take one of these rocks for a place of observation, {looks around, and selects 
the one where Martha is) This one will afford the best view. 

{goes toioards it, Martha looks over 

Martha. Yes. I find it does — but 'tis only large enough for one. 

Mark, {starting up) Ha! she is here, and alone. Now, indeed, my 
chance is come, 

Martha. Go back, or my chance will come. 
*Mark. No ! You are going to answer ray questions now ! 

Martha. No I won't I And I advise you to retreat or take the conae- 
quences. 

Mark. Not this time, {drawing knife) I have you now, and if you do 
not tell me where the money is I will make usi of this. 

Martha. And if you come one step nearer I will make use of these. 
[pointing revolvers) You see I am armed. {Mark lowers knife and starts back 

TABLEAU — END OF ACT 1, 

ACT II. 

SCENU I. — Kitchen in Sam's house — Wi, do o and door in back — Lamps 
lighted — Sam reading — Ben writing — Martha doing fancy work — Susan 
sewing. 

Sam. It is strange what has become of Mark Payne, he hasn't been seen 
in the town since the night Martha defeated him, and that is nearly three 
weeks ago. 

Ben. I heard this morning that there had been a reward offered for hit 
arrest by parties in Green Centre. I don't know how true it is, but it it 
probably enough, I think. 

Martha. I hope they'll get him, that is all. 

Ben. Come, Martha, can't you cheer us up a little with a song. It't 
rather dull here to-night. 

Martha. Yes, if you wish —what shall it be ? 

Ben. Oh. I don't know. Most anything livelv. 

Martha. How will "That Little Black Mustache'* do ?* 

Ben. Yes, that will suit me. {Martha sings — after song knock at door 

Martha. Now who can that be, 1 wonder? 

Ben. I will see. {opens door to Mark, disguised as an old man) Well, sir, 
what do you wish ? 

Mark, {whining) Would you please be kind enough to give a 
poor old man a bit to eat? I am very hungry. {looks around room 

Ben. {hoi ling door) Susan, have you a little something to spare? 

{Martha watches Mark closely 

Su.san. Yea, Ben. {gets crackers) It's not much we have to spare now-a- 
days. 

Mark. Thank you, ma'am. Would you be kind enough to let me rest 
here for the night? 

Bn. That we cannot do. You can get a lodging at the tavern a few 

*The above song can be had by addressing the publisher of this play, Price SOc. 



THE HIDDEN TREASURES. 11 

itark. But I have no money to pay for it, 

Ben. {gives money) Here, take this, it will pay for a bed for you 
to-night. 

Mark. You are very kind — I will go. Good-bye, sir. (jBe?? closes door 

Martha. I am glad he is gone. I don't like the looks of him. 

Ben. Why not? He is probably some poor old fellow on a tramp. 

Martha. Perhaps he is — but I have my doubts — and I also have an idea. 

Ben. What is it? You are always striking on ideas. 

Martha, {going toward window) And I am seldom wrong. Isn't that 
80? {Ioo%s out window) Look 1 your poor old man has taken the wrong 
direction to the tavern. 

Ben. I forgot that he is probably a stranger here. I should have direct- 
ed him to it. 

Martha. He seemed to have forgotten that circumstances to, or he would 
have inquired of you. It is my opinion he knows where he is going. If 
you notice he is not as old appearing as he was. 

Sam. (going to window) That is so. "What can that mean, I wonder? 

Martha. It means just this — that yonder man is an imposter, and is no 
other than Mark Payne. 

Ben. Th;it cannot be, for his voice was so weak, and then he is so old. 
You are mistaken for once, Martha. 

Martha. A clever device to deceive. But I am going to follow him and 
prove my word, {takes hat to go) Will you come wiih me, Ben? 

{takes hi^ hat and they go out — Sam at toindoto 

SOENi: Il.—Street. 

Enttr Mark, B. 

Mark. I think my disguise must be perfect, for they did not know me. 
Bo — they have offered a reward for me. I rather guess I will be hard to 
find. But [ must not stop here," for some one might be too inquisitive for mjr 
good, and fiud me. out. Then they would be five hundred dollars in, and I 
shoubl most likely be in too — in jail I I must hunt up some place to paas 
the night. {exit, L. 

Enter Martha and Ben, r. 

Ben. See! He is gone, and has probably found a place to pass the 
night amo«g the rocks and trees, i suppose he thought it better to save the 
money for something to eat in the morning. Come, lot us return. 

Martha. No, lam sure it is he, and — {looking l.) — look 1 there he ia 
now, going to sit down to rest — we will not follow just yet. He seems to be 
quite warm, for he has tal*en off his white wig. Now tell me who it is? 

Ben. Y'ou were right, it is Mark ! Now what are you going to do ? 

Martha. Expose him, of course — but not just now. When I meet him I 
shall treat him as though I believed him to be the poor ob^ man he renre- 
sents, and so throw him off his guard. I shall send to Green Centre to in- 
form them that he is here. They will send officers, and then I will show 
him th^it once more I have defeated him. He is gone now, and if you are 
satisfied that I was right we will return home. 

Ben. Oh, yes, I see there is no doubt. We go that way — {points left) 
we shall probably see him again. 

Martha. Never mind, that will suit me j)erfectly. Come. {exit, l. 

SCENE III. — Same as Scene 1st — rocks and trees. 

Enter Mark, L. 3 R. 

Mark. I don't feel as safe as I did. Somehow I can't seem to rest, 
gfi^s R.) I tried to take a nap down yonder, but every time I closed mj 



11 THE HIDDEN TREASURES. 

«}es I could see Martha's eyes fastened on me as though she recognized me. 
I couid very soon find out if I should meet her — aud if she did know me I 
should make myself scarce iu this town for awhile. Here comes some one 
now— Martha aud Ben, Xow I am in for it I To stay or not to stay, that 
IB the question at present. {sits and rests head on hands 

Enter Martha and Ben, l. 3 s. 

Martha. Why look, Ben, here is that poor old man that called at the 
hoase, he must have missed his way — I will speak to him. Did you miss 
the way to the tavern, sir? 

Mark. Yes, miss, I am a stranger hero. But 'tis no matter, for this is 
not the first night I have spent out of doors. I thought the young man 
wouldn't mind if I kept the money for a bit to eat in the morning. 

Ben. Certainly not. The money is yours to use as you think best. Do 
you intend to remain here long? 

Mark. No, only a few days, until I get rested. I hare yet a long tramp 
before I reach my destination. 

Martha. I am sorry for you, sir ; for you are Tery old to travel far alone. 
If you are here to-morrow come to this place about two o'clock and I will 
bring you a basket of food. 1 would bring it e&rlier, but I have much work 
to do to-morrow that will keep me busy till then. "Will you come? 

Mark. Oh, yes, miss, you are very kind, indeed. I will come. 

Martha. Well, I shall certainly bring it. Good-night. 

Mark, Grood-night, miss ; and thank you very much. 

{exit Martha and Ben, L. 1 b. 

Mark. I think I am safe at present. It is plain to be seen that she does 
not know me, so I will remain here, and as she was so kind as to offer her 
food I may as well take it. If she knew who I was she might be inclined 
to season it a little too highly for the good of my constitution — but she 
doesn't. Now I think I will stretch myself here for the night and try to 
Bleep, {hu7its for a place to lay down, and change to 

SCENE I v.— Street. 

Enter Sam, b. 

Sam. "Well, that girl is a strange one, and no mistake. She always 
■eema to be right when others would be wrong. Now she said that man 
was Mark, and has gone to prove it to Ben. I haven't the least doubt that 
she will succeed. I wonder what will be her next move ; I shall probably 
know before long. 

Enter Susan, b. 

—"Well I declare, where have you been ? I though you were home. 

Susan. So I was when you left, but Mrs. Martin sent for me to come 
down, as she was quite sick. So I went, and now I am going home. Are 
you? 

Sam. Yes, I was about ready to go when you came upon me so suddenly. 

{they exit l. 

SCENE V. — Sam's house again — Martha and Ben discovered talking. 

Martha. "Well, I am glad I am most through here. 

Ben. "Why, what do you mean? I don't understand you to-night. 

Martha. Then I will explain. I mean just this : "When I see Mark 
sale in the hands of the officers I shall take my treasures and myself far 
away from here. 

Be>K You ^oing away ? You do not mean that! 

Martha. Why, yes; that is ray intention. I shall have nothing to keep 
me here any longer. 



THE HIDDliJN TREASURES. 1$ 

Sen. I cannot bear the thought of your leaving — it would be lo lone* 

Borne here without you. 

Martha. Well, why cau't you go too, and find some other employment 
that would not be so hard, and pay you better. I intend to take Sam 
along with me, and I shouJd like very much to have you go with us, and 
take your sister. What do you think of it ? 

Bai. I don't know. I might try, I suppose, and perhaps I should do 
better. 1 will talk with Susie about it. I wonder where she is? {goes to 
window) Ahl here ^e comes with Sam. 

Enter Sam and Susie, l. 

SitiMi. Well, I am glad to get home again, for 1 am tired; and now as 
it is 80 late I think — {Savi siU and reads) — I will bid you good night. 

{starts to go off, r. 
Ben. Wait one moment, Susan, I have something to say to you. Martha 
intends to leave here to-morrow evening, and Sam is to go with her, and 
she has just proposed that we should accompany them, and I should try 
Bome other trade and see il' I cannot get along better. She thought I could. 
What is your opinion? 

Susan. I will leave it all to you. We cannot be much worse off than we 
have been lor the past year. Only for Mattie's Mndness I don't know how 
we should have managed when you where so sick. She said then that the 
work was too hard for you, and I think she was rigbt, as she always seemi 
to be. So if she thinks it best, and you think so too, I shall be pleased to 
make the change, and will be ready to go as soon as she wishes us to be. 

{Susan takes seat at table and writes 

Ben. Thank you, Susan. I shall do my best not to give you any cause 
to repervt of your decision. Martha, I think we will accept your kind 
off ex. 

Martha. I am glad to hear that, and I feel convinced that you will gain 
by it. And I shall be so happy that we shall all be together still, for I love 
your sister as though she were by own. 

Ben. Mattie, is there no one you love as a brother ? 

Martha. I can't say there is, Ben. 

Ben. Forgive nte, Martha, but 1 could not help it. For you must long 
ago have found out that I loved you, and I have dared to hope that you re- 
turned my love, but I might have known that it was too much to expect of 
you, who are so much worthier than I. But forget it, if you will, and let 
us still be friends. 

Martha. And pray who has said that I did not love you? 

Ben. Why, you did just now. 

Martha. No, I didn't do any such thing. You asked me if I loved any- 
one as a brother, and I said "No." Nor do I. But I do love you very 
mu»ch, and I am not asLamed to acknoweledge the fact. 

Bev. And you will be my wife? 

Martha. Well — yes — if Sam and Susie approve. 

Ben. I know they will, and 1 am the ha})piest man in town, {kisses her 

Sam. Hallo! What was that? It sounded like a — like 

Ben. Yes, Siim, like a kiss. That is what it was, and now I will ex- 
plain. Mattie has consented to become Mrs. Baker, if you and Susie do 
not object. 

Sam. H'm! Well no, Ben, I ceuld not have chosen a better mate for 
her, and I am sure you could not have won a better wife. 

Ben. I am sure of that. Susie, what objection have you? 

Susan. Objection? None, by brother. Indeed you have made me most 
ha})py by your choice, for now I can love Mattie as a sister. 

Bc7i. As she already loves you. But now it is late, and we must be up 
early to-morrow. 

Martha. Yes, that is true, for we have our packing to do in the morn- 
ing, so we may be ready to start on our journey by the evening express— 



l4 THE HIDDEN TREASURES. 

and now we had better retire, for we all need rest, as to-morrow will b« ft 
day of excitement and triumph, for I shall accomplish my revenge. 

END OF ACT II. — CUETAIN. 

ACT III. 

SCENE I.— Same as Act Ist, Scene Ist. 

Enter Martha, I.. I E., with basket, looking all around — CostumtJi changd* 

if defdred. 
Martha, [beckoning of) Come, friends, the way is clear. Arrange 
yourselves, so ke will not discover your presence. Do so as quickly a« 
possible, for it is time he was here, {ojlcera near front, others retire at 
back — to ojicers) You must be ready to do your work quickly when the 
time comes, but not until I tell you. {looking off , b. 1 r.) Here he conieB. 

Enter Mark, b. 1 B. 

Martha. ' You see I have kept my word, sir. I had began to think you 
were not coming, and that I had brought my basket for nothing — but it is 
all right now. Are you very tired ? 

Mark. Y'ea, I am tired. I cannot walk as I used to, when I was young. 

Martha. Well sit down and rest awhile, and then you can have your food, 
for I suppose you have a good appetite. 

Mark. Yes I am a little hungry, for I had a very light breakfast about 
six o'clock. 

Martha. "Well, I will get the basket now. {goes back to basket 

Mark. Now I will make good use of the chance, while I have her alone, 
I can take her unawares. 

Martha, {returning with basket) Here it is {opens it) I think you will 
find a little something eatable in it, I know it is not much, but the best I 
bad. 

Mark, {eating) Thank you, this is very nice, and hunger is always a 
good sauce. 

Martha, {goes to back of stage) I will wait for the basket, but you need 
not huri'y. {takes out revolvers and holds them behind her 

Mark, {not looking around) Have you lived in this place very long. 
Miss ? 

Martha. Yes, sir, about ten years, I think. 

Mark. Then I suppose you know everyone around here ? 

Martha. Well, yes, I am pretty well acquainted. 

Mark. H'm i I see there is a reward offered for one Mark Payne. The 
bills are posted all around. Did he belong here ? 

Martha. Well, no, not exactly. He was here some eight or nine years 
ago, and then he disappeared for a long time. About a year ago he return- 
ed for awhile, and now he is missing again. 

Mark. He is of rather a roving disposition then. I suppose they will 
have some trouble finding him. 

Martha. Perhaps they will. I don't know much about such things, you 
know. 

Mark. Well, I guess I have eaten about enough for the present. Why 
don't you come down here and talk to me ? I hope you are not afraid ot 
me?. 

Martha. Well, hardly ! I never saw anyone I was afraid of yet. But 
you see I thought it would not be polite to stand too near while you were 
eating. 

Mark. Well, I suppose that was right. But I am through now with eat- 
ing, and I should like to talk Avith you a little longer. Won't you come ? 

Martha. I gU'iss not this time. I am in a little hurry just now. 

Mark. I um sorry, for I should like much to get better acquainted with 
you. 

Martha. Thank you, but I think our acquaintance is quite enough as it 
is — Mark Payne I 



THE HIDDEN TREASURES. 15. 

Mark, {jumps and draws back) What I You know rae ? 
Martha, [drawing back and pointing revolvers at him) Not too fast. Tes^. 
I do know you in spite of your disguise. I knew you when you called at 
the house last night. 

Mark. Why then did you bring me food ? 

Martha. That was the bait to my trap, into which like a rat you have 
walked. 

Mark. I will not give up yet. You shall not escape me now. 
Martha. I am very sorry to disappoint you again, Mark, but there are a. 
couple of gentlemen here who have business with you. Seize him, officers ! 

{they seize and handcuff' him 
Mark. What does this mean? Relase me ! 

1st Officer. It means that we arrest you on the charge of robbery, brought 
against you by Stark Brothers, of Green Centre. 
Mark. 'Tis false ! I am not the man. 

Martha. I think not I {drawing off' his hat and wig) See for yourselves.. 
And now I am going to bring my charge against him. I accuse that man. 
of murder ! 

^m. Murder! Who? 

Martha. My father — Joseph Stone — Eight years ago I 
Mark, {agitated) 'Tis not true. 
Martha. It is true, and you know it. 
Sam. Martha, how do you know this ? 

Martha. I saw him do it — and a short time ago I told him the story, ^n^ 
which I as much as accused him of it, and he as good as confessed it — at 
any rate he did not deny it. I thought we were alone, but there is one here 
who was present, and can testify to that. He also heard him threaten to 
kill me if I refused to tell him ray secret. 

Mark, {aside to Martha) You have baffled me again, girl ; but we shall 
meet again, and when we do, beware I 

Martha. Yes, in all probability I shall see you again, for I shall most 
likely have to put in an appearance at your trial. I shall be there, never 
fear. 

Mark. We shall see. 

gnd Officer. Come along, my man. We must be going. 
Martha. One moment longer, if you please. I have just one more little 
triumph. You know Mark has hunted long for my hidden treasures. In 
fact for the past year he has made it his business, resorting to all sorts of 
devices, to obtain it. This evening I leave this place forever, and there- 
fore the hiding place need no longer be a secret. So I propose to show him, 
that although no one has ever found it, he has many times been so near it,, 
that had the treasures been composed of snakes, he might hnve received 
many a bite. And now I will bring it. {gets box from tret) See, Mark, it 
was very handy. (Mark scowls) Now, gentlemen, I have finished. If I 
am wanted you can send for me at the hotel in Green Centre, where I shall 
stop for a short time. {Officers ayid Mark exit, l. 3 k.) Good-bye, Mark. 
I'll see you soon. Well, now I think it is about time for us to go home if 
we are to start this evening. 

Sam. You are a brave girl, Martha, but I hope you will not exert your 
powers too much. 

Martha. No fear of that. I will only do what is necessary. 
Ben. That is right. Now I mtist see to getting the trunks down to the 
depot. We haven't much time to spare. 

Martha. Wait one moment, Ben, and w# will all go together, {to 
audience) I wish to say to you, friends, that if ever you have occasion ta 
visit Greenville, and have any valuables to take care of, remember you 
will have no Mark to contend with, and you will find no safer place to- 
leave them then in a corner similar to the one in which I have so long: 
kept my Hidden Treasures. 

CURTAIN. 



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Act First. — The fisherman's home — reminiscencesof the wreck. Thegath> 
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e expresses her opinion of him — Pepper tells his story — The sunset gun — The 

2 storm breaks — Susie's secret— Pepper struck by lightning — A signal of dis- 
« tress on the water — Clyde's proposal — "I have the power" — Lillian's secret 
-. — "Why can't I die! He has forfeited all claims to honor or respoot, and 
% hopelessly cast me off, yet notwithstanding all this, 1 love him."— Entrance 
C of Clyde, '♦You here ! Begone and let your lips be sealed, or I'll cut out your 
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* Clyde's soliloquy "Ah, Capt. St. Morris, a fig for your gilded castles built 
a en air." — The pirates rob the house. 

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?» out — Pepper's pursuit of knowledge under the table— Clyde shows his colors 
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« heart of my child." — The old man tries to drown his sorrow — Pepper goet 
^ for clams — Entrance of Lillian, "Yes, pirate though you are, and chielTtain 
g of the hunted crew, I love you still ! The lime will come when you will find 
i" I am the truest friend you ever had." — Aunt Becky relieves herself of a lew 
h ideas and Pepper gives her a few more — The old fisherman falls a victim to 
•g Intemperance, and Aunt Becky expresses her opinion of "sich doins." — The 
» meeting of Clyde and St. Morris — The combat — Death of Clyde, "Oh, Hea- 

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•q rupted by the old fisherman-^His resolution to reform — Aunt Becky thinkf 

^ she is 'slurred.' — Lillian communes with her own thoughts — The Colonel ar- 

3 rives — Pepper takes him in charge and relates a wonderful whaling story— 
^ Restoration of the stolen money — "The same face, Heavens ! I cannot be 
^ mistaken." "It's all out." — The Colonel finds a daughter — He tells the 
§ story of his escape from the wreck — Old friends meet — The Colonel's propo- 
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AMES' PLAYS-Continued. 



NO. ii.T. 

G9 Mother's Fool, farce, J act, by W. Henri Wil'ans 6 1 

1 Mr. ife Mr:?. Frinj^le. farce. 1 act, by Do i T. De Treuba Cosio 7 2 

23 My Heart's ill the Hijjlilands, farce, I act 4 3 

32 My Wife's Relations, comedietta, 1 act, by Walter Gordon " 4 4 

90 No Cure No Pay, Ethiopian farce, 1 act, by G. W, H Gr.ffiu 3 1 

Gl Not as Deaf as He Seems. Ethiopian farce. 1 act * 2 

37 Not so Bad After All, comedy, 3 acts, by Wybert Reeve 6 5 

44 Obedience, cuineiiietta, 1 act. bv Hattie L. Lamlila "" 1 2 

81 Old Phir< Birthday, drama, 2 acts, by J. P. Wooler 5 2 

33 On the Sly. farce, 1 act, by John Madison Morton 3 2 

109 Other People's Children, Ethiopian farce, 1 ct, by A. N. Field '. 3 2 

12(j Our Dung iters, society comedy, 4 acts, by Fred L. Greenwood 8 6 

85 Outcast's Wife, drama, 3 acts, oy Colin H. Hazehvood 12 3 

83 Out on the World, drama, 3 acts 5 4 

•W Out in the Streets, temperance drama. 3 acts, by S. N. Cook '." G 4 

57 Paddy Mih-s' Boy, Irish farce, 1 act, by James Pilgrim 5 2 

29 Painter of Ghe t, play, 1 act, l)y Douglass Jerrold 5 2 

114 Passions, comedy, 4 acts, by F.Marinadiike Dey 1 8 4 

18 Pc)acher"'s Doom, domestic dram , 3 acts, by A. D. .\mes 8 3 

51 Rescued, temperance drama, 2 acts, by C. II. Gilbert I 5 3 

110 Reverses, domestic drama. 5 acts, by A. Newton Field 12 6 

45 Rock Allen the orpha', drama, 1 act, by W. Henri Wilkins 5 3 

9(> Rooms to Let without Board, i-.thiopian farce, 1 act 2 1 

59 Saved, temperance sketch. 1 act, by Edwin Tardy 2 3 

4S Schnaps, Initch farce. 1 act, by M. A. D. Cliffton •. 1 1 

107 cliool, Ethiopian farce. 1 act, by A. Newton Field 5 

115 S. H. A.. M. Pinafore, builesqu.', I act. by W. Henri Wilkins 5 3 

{-5 Somebody's Nobody, farce, 1 act, by C. A. Malt by , 3 2 

94 Sixteen Thousand Years -^go, Ethiopian farce, 1 act 3 

25 Sport with a Spoilsman, Ehiopian farce, 1 act T 2 

79 Spy of Atl nta. military alleirory, (i acts, by A. D. Ames, 25 cents. .. 14 8 

92 Stage Struck Darkey. Ethiopian farce, 1 act 2 1 

10 Stocks Up, Stocks ]))wn, Ethiopian farce, 1 act 2 

G2 Ten Nights in a Bar Room, temperance drama, 5 acts 7 3 

G4 That Boy Sam, Ethiopian farce, 1 act, by K. L. Cntler 3 1 

40 That Myst rious Bundle, farce, 1 art. by H. L Lambla 2 2 

38 The Bewitched Closet, sketch, 1 act, by H. L. Lambla 5 2 

87 The Biter Bit, comedy, 2 acts, bv Barham Livius 5 2 

1 11 The Coming Man, farce, 1 act. by W. Henri Wilkins 3 1 

G7 The False Friend, drama, 2 acts, by Geoii^e S. Vantrot 6 1 

<.I7 'J he Fatal r-low, me odraina, 2 acts, by Edward Fitzball 7 1 

119 The Forty-Niners, or The Pioneer's Daughter, border drama, 5 acts, 

by T. W. Hanshew 10 4 

93 The Gentleman in Black, drama, 2 acts, by W. II. Murray 9 4 

112 The New Magdalen, drama, pio. 3 acts, by A. Newton Field 8 3 

118 The PopcorirMan, Ethiopian farce, 1 act, by A. Newton Field 3 1 

71 The Reward of Crime, drama, 2 acts, by W. Henri v\ ilkins 5 3 

16 The Serf, tragedy, 5 acts, by R. Talbot 6 3 

G8 The Sham Professor, farce, 1 act, by F. L. Cutler.. 4 

6 The Studio, Ethiopian farce, 1 act 3 

102 Turn of the Tide, temperance drama, 3 acts, iiy \V. Henri Willdns.. 7 4 

54 The Two 'J'. J's, fare ^, 1 act, by Martin Beecher 4 2 

7 The Vow of the Ornani. drama, 3 acts, by J. N. Gotthold 8 1 

28 Thirty-three next Birthdav, farce, 1 act, by M. Morton 4 2 

108 Those Awful Boys, Ethiopian farce, 1 act, by A. Newton Field 5 

0-3 Three Glasses a Day, temi)erance drama, 2 acts, W. Henri Wilkins.. 4 2 

105 Through Snow and Sunshine, drama, 5 acts 6 4 

4 Twain's Dodginsr. Ethiopian farce. 1 act, by A. Newton Field 3 1 

5 When Women Weep, comedietta, 1 act, by J. N. Gotthold 3 2 

5G Wooing Under Dlfiiculties, farce, 1 act, by J. T. Douglass 4 3 

41 Won at Last, comedy drama, 3 acts, by Wybert Reeve 7 3 

70 Whica will he Marry, farce, 1 act, by Thomas E. Wilks 2 8 

58 Wrecked, temperance drama. 2 acts, by A. D. Ames 9 3 

111 Yankee Duelist, farce, 1 act, by A. Newton Field 2 2 



New Music ! Latest and Best ! 

4 Ilt^nltli to Oiii* Hostess. A male quartette, words bv W. II. 
Ppanfflev, Jr., Mus'c by F. 0. AVilson. Tbis excellent quartette issureto 
pleasT t ho-^e who order'it, can be sung in costume, or used for a concert 
})ieee. Price 40 cents. 

I>erc Vas Eiii Leoclle ©eitoUei- Oal, A cipital Dutch song f..r 
mule voices, words by W. H. Spangler, Jr., music by F. Wilson. Can be 
used as a solo, or solo and chorus. Is sure to please all who i>urchase it. 
Trice 30 cents. 

That IJttle Blark l^liistaclie.— Comic Song and chorus, by James 
M. Dow. Very taking, and a great success. Price ?.0 cents. 

Fayette Waltz. —For piano or organ, by "Will R. Reynolds. Easy 
and very pretty. Price 2o cents. 

Wait for tlie Turn of tlie Tide.— As sung in Wilkins' Drama, 
"The Turn of the Tide." Arran2;ed as a quartette by Will R.Reynolds. 
Very suitable for exhibitions, as it is easy, and at the same time very pleas- 
ing. Price 30 cents. 

My ]^aine Vas Heinrieli Hans.— A roaring Dutch Song, words by 
W. H. Spangler, Jr., music by F. (». Wilson. This song has made a great 
hit, and is pronounced by both Press and Public the greatest hit of many 
years. Of moderate difficulty. No Dutch Comedian can afford to be 
• without it. Price 30 cents. 

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New Plays Just issued. 



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I%>w Years in l^ow York: or the fiarjnun H;iron. An origiuM 
Comedy, in two acts, by W. H.^Si)angler, Ji. 7 male, and leinnles. We 
believe this to be one of the best modern comedies ever written. There is 
a great variety of characters, each one entirely different from all the oth- 
ers. The Dutchman is simi)ly immense, and every s]>eech is the signal 
for a laugh. If you have never' read this play, it wi'l pay you to order a 
a copy. 

^ Tie Hidden Treasures. A drama in a prologue and four acts by 
Zella Careo, 4 male and 2 female characters. Amateurs will find this a 
cjipital play for their u?e, and if looking for something suitable will not be 
disappointed. Time of performance, ] and 3-4 hours. 

Wanted a Husband. A Dutch Sketch in 1 scene, by F. L. Cutler, 
2 male, 1 fenuile. Very funny. Time 20 minutes. 

Cull/s T.nek An Ethiopian Sketch, by F. L. Cutler, 2 males, 1 fe- 
male. Another of Mr. Culler's best. Time 15 minutes. 

Old I*oinp<'3'. An Ethiopian Sketch in 1 scene, by F. L. Cutl^-r, I 
male, 1 female. Good charncter fur an aged darkey impersonator. Will 
always please. Time 20 miviUtes. 

Happy Frank's C'oinie^Song and Joke Hook. Containsa choice 
coUecliou of original Songs, Jokes, Conundrums, Slump Speeches, etc. 
In ad(lition to the aboA'^e, it also contains one complete Dutch Sketc)i, one 
l>thiopi!in Farce, and a Negro Sketch, all of which have never before been 
jiiiblished. Price 15 cents per copy. 

The Census Taker. ' An original Farce in ] scene, by Ida M. Bux- 
ton, 1 male, 1 female. A very laughable piece, giving the experience of a 
census taker with a deaf okl lady. "Will furnish ample sport . S«-ene, a 
p'ain room ; time, about twenty minutes. 

All the above Plays 15 cents each, unless marked otherwise. 
Address, A. D. AMES Publisher, 

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